Pediatric ER Nurse — Fast-Paced, Impactful Care

TCH Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Emergency Center in Houston seeks an ED Staff Nurse to deliver high-quality pediatric nursing care in a fast-paced setting. You will assess, educate, implement and evaluate care while coordinating with the care team and family.

The role requires a nursing degree, Texas licensure, and BLS; 1 year of professional nursing experience is preferred, with pediatric or critical care exposure favored. Respiratory fit testing may be required for safety compliance.

Qualifications

• BSN or ADN with enrollment in BSN program or signed agreement
• Texas Board of Nursing licensure required
• Current BLS from American Heart Association required
• 1 year of professional nursing experience
• Pediatric, Emergency, or Critical Care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess patient/family in a systematic manner across bio-physical, psychosocial, developmental and cultural needs
• Collect and analyze data from medical records to coordinate care
• Identify patient education, discharge planning and pain management needs
• Update plan of care based on changes in condition and communicate with the care team
• Discuss care plan with family and document in medical record
• Evaluate patient response to care and progress toward outcomes
• Develop and document individualized teaching plans for patients/families
• Advocate for patients and collaborate with health care team
• Administer and document medications and treatments promptly
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and apply new skills to improve performance

Skills

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Family communication

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Associates degree in nursing with BSN path

Current licensure in Texas

Job description

Texas Children's Emergency Center in Houston seeks an ED Staff Nurse to deliver high-quality pediatric nursing care in a fast-paced setting. You will assess, educate, implement and evaluate care while coordinating with the care team and family.

The role requires a nursing degree, Texas licensure, and BLS; 1 year of professional nursing experience is preferred, with pediatric or critical care exposure favored. Respiratory fit testing may be required for safety compliance.